Moya Gets Green Light for New Clean Point Construction

The Ministry of Ecological Transition and Energy of the Canary Islands Government has approved the Environmental Impact Report for the project.

Generic image of a clean point or recycling center with colored containers.
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Generic image of a clean point or recycling center with colored containers.

The Ministry of Ecological Transition and Energy of the Canary Islands Government has approved the Environmental Impact Report for the construction of a new clean point in the town of Moya, determining it will not have significant environmental effects.

The Moya City Council submitted the project, which has now received approval from the regional executive. However, a series of additional measures have been established that must be fully complied with during the processing and subsequent commissioning of the facility.
The project developer must fully adhere to the regulations and technical documentation, maintaining continuous coordination throughout the execution and operation phases. Since the selected plot has prior alterations, the construction company will be responsible for waste management and protecting the environment from potential contamination risks.

The construction and subsequent operation of the clean point will not have significant effects on the environment.

Before the activity begins, the awarded company will carry out acoustic and light emission control. This will include acoustic measurements in homes near the plot and at representative points in the surroundings. Regarding light pollution, the facility must have exterior and interior lighting systems designed according to efficiency, functionality, and impact minimization criteria.
The Ministry's report also requires continuous maintenance of the facilities and their operation by the developer, who will also be responsible for the GC-752 road that provides access to the clean point plant. Other requirements include the identification and protection of cataloged flora and wild fauna, necessitating a botanical and faunal survey by qualified technicians before construction begins. Additionally, a campaign will be conducted to eradicate invasive exotic species such as 'tartagueros', 'tuneras', or 'tabaco moro'.
All these requirements, along with the preservation of the visual and landscape quality of the surroundings and the preventive measures from the patrimonial study, are essential to ensure that the clean point does not generate negative environmental impacts.